Lea Pericoli, the flamboyant Italian who livened up Wimbledon in the 1960s by playing in fur, feathers and lace, died on 4 October at the age of 89. Anyone seeking to become a champion fights a continuous war. It is a very educational sport that taught me a lot. How to lose with a smile,…
The American Hockey League is remembering Ed Anderson, the longtime executive with the Maine Mariners and Providence Bruins who passed away on Thursday at his home in Scarborough, Maine. Anderson was 77. The first person hired by the Philadelphia Flyers’ new AHL affiliate in Portland, Maine, in 1977, Anderson served as business manager before being…
Ice Hockey UK and England Ice Hockey are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ken Taggart at the age of 77. A stalwart of British ice hockey for over four decades, Taggart’s indelible mark on the sport will be felt for generations to come. His unwavering commitment to providing opportunities for young players, his…
Willie Mays was considered by many as the gold standard of baseball. Whether he was the greatest player of all time or simply one of the best is a topic of debate. However, it is widely accepted that Mays was the greatest all-around player the game has ever seen, excelling at the plate, on the…
Photo credit: HJTEP Harlem celebrates its tennis haven. The Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program raised nearly $1 million at its 52nd Annual Gala on May 13 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. HJTEP develops champions in tennis education and wellness, bringing tennis to youth from high-risk, low-income inner-city neighborhoods and offers opportunities…
